Friday, April 30, 2010

MAY IS BETTER HEARING MONTH!

May is Better Hearing Month! The HLA (Hearing Loss Association) of Knoxville will hold their monthly support group meeting on Thursday, May 13th at 7 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1001 Ebenezer Road, Knoxville, TN 37923.

Guest Speaker is DeeDee Wright from Cochlear Corporation to give information about the latest technology in cochlear implants. Transcribing/Captioning services will be available.

This is East Tennessee's VOICE for persons who struggle with hearing loss. Serving Knoxville and surrounding counties. Persons with any degree of hearing loss are welcome, including spouses, family members, and friends. For more information contact Laurie Pullins by email at ldpullins@gmail.com, Maureen Hinds at danbury103@gmail.com or Beth Humpert at volunteerbeth@gmail.com. Or call  86....

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Monday, April 05, 2010

APRIL 8, 2010 Meeting

The HLA (Hearing Loss Association) of Knoxville will hold their monthly support group meeting on Thursday, April 8th at 7 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1001 Ebenezer Road, Knoxville, TN 37923.

Guest Speaker is Sandy Cohen from the Nashville Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. You will not want to miss this! Let show her our support and give her a great turnout. Transcribing/Captioning service will be available.

This is East Tennessee's VOICE for persons who struggle with hearing loss. Persons with any degree of hearing loss are welcome, including spouses, family members, and friends. For more information contact Laurie Pullins at ldpullins@gmail.com or Beth Humpert at volunteerbeth@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Chattanooga Walk4Hearing Kickoff Celebration!

Walk4Hearing KICKOFF Saturday, March 13, 2010


The kickoff celebration for the Walk4Hearing will be held at Chattanooga State Technical Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Our special guests will include Dr. Catanzaro, president of Chattanooga State and Ronnie Adler, HLAA Walk4Hearing Manager.

A delicious FREE brunch will include: spinach & bacon quiche, veggie quiche, fruit bowl, assorted mini muffins, bagels and Danish, coffee, tea and water.

Please plan to join us as we Kickoff the upcoming Walk4Hearing!

Walk4Hearing Saturday, May 15, 2010

The Walk4Hearing will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the same location. It is a national walkathon program organized by Hearing Loss Association of America to raise funds and awareness about hearing loss which affects an estimated 36 million Americans. This year’s event is the second Walk4Hearing in Tennessee. For more information locally call 423-894-3138 or log on to www.walk4hearing.org.

JOIN THE HLA OF KNOXVILLE TEAM!!!

JUST GO TO WWW.WALK4HEARING.ORG

CLICK ON THE CHATTANOOGA WALK

LOOK FOR OUR TEAM AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS TO REGISTER & JOIN!!!

SEND LETTERS TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS AND ASK THEM TO SPONSOR YOU.  SAMPLE LETTERS AVAILABLE BY EMAIL ON REQUEST

If you need help registering or need more information, contact:

Rusty Cole at rumasogo@gmail.com

Sarah Miers at smier0528@comcast.net

Laurie Pullins at ldpullins@gmail.com

Sunday, February 07, 2010

February 2010 Meeting

Next meeting:

Thursday, February 11
7 p.m.
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
1001 Ebenezer Road
Knoxville, TN  37923

Friends & Family members welcome!

Captioning/Transcribing services available.

Come join us!

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Next meeting is scheduled for October 8th at Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

Does anyone want to participate in the Race for the Cure - 13th Annual Susan Komen. I have a team with my mom and sister. If you are interested please contact me via FaceBook or email.
Cricket Lynch - muzicwmn830@gmail.com

We are working on a team name - Atomic Sneakers! I will be wheeling through the 3 mile course.

Cricket L.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

KICKOFF MEETING! THURSDAY, SEPT 10th!

31 Million Americans Have Hearing Loss.

We are committed to helping.

Hearing Loss Support/Kickoff Meeting!!!

DATE: THURSDAY, September 10, 2009

TIME: 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Ebenezer United Methodist Church

1001 Ebenezer Road, Knoxville, TN 37923

PLEASE JOIN US!

For More Information: Call Laurie Pullins – (865) 681-7613

Or Email: ldpullins@gmail.com

Come for a time of fellowship and support. Information, pictures from the Walk4Hearing, 2009 HLAA Nashville Convention, a short video and even refreshments/pizza will be available. You will not want to miss this special gathering! Transcribing services will be available. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

2009 HLAA Convention Group Picture!

Enjoy this group picture! Some members of our chapter recently attended the 2009 HLAA Convention, in Nashville, TN which was GREAT fun!